Carbon intensity vs. GDP per capita, 2023

Carbon intensity represents the quantity of CO₂ emitted per unit of energy consumption – it's measured in kilogramsof CO₂ emitted per kilowatt-hour of energy. GDP per capita is adjusted for inflation and for differences in living costsbetween countries.

GDP per capita (international-$ in 2021 prices)$10,000$100,000$20,000$50,000Carbon intensity (kilograms per kilowatt-hour)0.2AlgeriaAlgeriaArgentinaArgentinaAustraliaAustraliaBangladeshBangladeshBrazilBrazilCroatiaCroatiaIraqIraqIrelandIrelandPakistanPakistanAfricaAsiaEuropeNorth AmericaOceaniaSouth America

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